RMST375
The Caribbean: Frontiers of the Romance World In this course, we delve into the rich literary and cultural landscape of Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti), Martinique, and Guadeloupe, three central islands in the Romance-language Caribbean. Through a comparative lens, we will explore the intersections of colonial legacies, race, gender, and the socioeconomic impact of tourism […]
ASTU399
Indigenous Stories of Hydro Power in Quebec and BC This course meets the Place and Power requirement. This course explores how Indigenous writers, filmmakers and artists in Quebec and BC engage with the impact of hydro development on their lands. Through the example of a local case and a cross-country one, we will examine how hydro, often perceived as a form of […]
SPAN502
Gender and Sexuality in the Early Modern Stage Cross-listed with SPAN495 Expect to read some of the most outstanding theatrical plays of the early modern period from a comparative perspective, bringing together texts from various literary traditions. In this course students will explore both the common themes and diverging practices of the Spanish, French, Italian, […]
FREN513
Arts narratifs autochtones au Québec Depuis le début des années 2000, les arts narratifs autochtones au Québec connaissent un essor important. Dans leurs textes littéraires et œuvres cinématographiques, les créatrices et créateurs issus des Premiers Peuples mettent en avant des demandes de justice, de guérison et de récupération des savoirs autochtones. Si notre époque actuelle […]
FREN410
Le siècle des Lumières en France Ce qu’on appelle aujourd’hui le « siècle des Lumières » fait l’objet d’interprétations multiples et même contradictoires. Si la métaphore de la lumière évoque le passage d’un âge obscur à une époque éclairée par le pouvoir de la raison et la libre circulation des idées, la défense de ces […]
RMST402
Think Like a Forest: A Dialogue Between Premodern Worldviews, Environmental Humanities, and Indigenous Knowledges How do we think? Are we aware of the kind of thinking we entertain? What kind of world do our individual and collective, conscious or unconscious thought-processes generate? Do we even have a choice in the orientation of our thinking patterns, […]
RMST400
Romance Linguistics This course examines linguistics with an emphasis on the contemporary varieties of the Romance language family. Five main domains of linguistics will be covered: phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax and sociolinguistics. This will provide a broad understanding of the major similarities and differences between the Romance languages. Although the focus will be on […]
RMST350
Italian Food Cultures Cross-listed with ITAL380 Italy is world-renowned for its food cultures and Italians put great care into food preparation, consumption, and appreciation. It’s no wonder that Italian food-related themes permeate the country’s cultural life and beyond. This course examines cultural representations of Italian or Italian-derived foods and the role that they play in […]
RMST459
The Strongman, the Latin Lover, and other Italian Masculinities Cross-listed with ITAL409 This course offers an overview of diverse Italian masculinities as they are represented in Italian literature and culture. What does it mean to be a man in Italy? How do diverse concepts of Italian manhood come into being? How are they constructed and […]
ITAL234
Italian Mafia Movies Cross-listed with RMST202 The association of the mafia with Italy is one of a handful of prevailing cultural metaphors about the country that unfailingly provoke a broad spectrum of impassioned responses from both Italians and non-Italians. This course argues that cinema has fundamentally shaped our perceptions and emotions about the mafia. We […]